Title
Straits Chinese sauce and condiment dishes
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Accession No.
1999-01457
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Chang Du Li
Sauces and condiments used in Peranakan or ‘nyonya’ cuisine are usually freshly prepared before the meal and served in small dishes. The size of these dishes ranges from 6 to 11 cm in diameter. These dishes feature floral and butterfly motifs.